Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Itasca Sunstar peaked in 2023, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Itasca Sunstar
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 5, 2023 to Apr 5, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year643k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 other
Severity index0.02015 others average 5.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2015 Itasca Sunstar name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Itasca Sunstar
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | Turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area | Lighting | 17,329 | Part replacement |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 17,360 | Part replacement |
| 16V-598 | Aug 12, 2016 | Affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened | Electrical system | 3,826 | Part replacement |
| 15V-866 | Dec 22, 2015 | Affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving | Structure | 1,253 | Part replacement |
| 15V-664 | Oct 16, 2015 | Affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an… | Powertrain | 297 | Part replacement |
| 15V-510 | Aug 12, 2015 | Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position | Latches and locks | 3,307 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Itasca Sunstar
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 5, 2023Failure Apr 3, 202325,000 milesGilroy, CAElectrical system, Recreational vehicle/trailer, Power train
The contact owns a 2015 Itasca Sunstar 36Y built on a 2014 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side window exploded, and the shattered pieces were propelled inside the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. The contact replaced the window himself. The contact stated that the RV was jerking while driving at various speeds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving 60-75 MPH, the RPMs increased from 4,000 to 5,500. The check engine warning light and the power train warning light were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that he used an OBD reader and retrieved a diagnostic code that related the failure to the drive train. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring increasingly while driving at high speed or while driving downhill. The vehicle was taken to an RV transmission specialist, where the vehicle was diagnosed with low voltage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
NHTSA complaint 11515587
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 65-02 May 11, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners outlining instructions for applying Eternabond tape seal over the roof to sidewall joint to protect the area from cracked or failed sealants.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.